Latest Top Things to do in Orlando Florida

Orlandoescape helps you find the top latest things to do in Orlando Florida! Any time of the year you can find special events in Orlando. Let Orlandoescape be your go-to guide for everything happening in The City Beautiful. Find out which special events are happening at the Orlando theme parks. Mark your calendar for professional sports and concert dates at the Amway Center in downtown Orlando. Planning a day trip from Orlando? Check out the Orlandoescape for the lowdown on beachside attractions that are just a short drive away.

From local festivals and International Drive attractions to restaurant specials and hotel deals, Orlandoescape’s events has everything you want to know before you go–and the discounts you need to afford it. The Orlando area has a unique combination of annual activities that attract residents and visitors year after year, plus there are always new and improved attractions at the Orlando theme parks and International Drive.

Within a short drive of the famed Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando and SeaWorld, you can also explore Central Florida’s natural beauty. There are natural springs and manatee watching opportunities, and this region also has ecosafaris, zip lining and airboat rides. And then there are the warm, sandy beaches of Florida’s Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, because any trip to Florida means you’ll be pretty close to the ocean.

If you haven’t been to Orlando in a while, come and see how much has changed, and how much has stayed the same in the vacation destination that millions of people have come to know and love. You owe it to yourself to check out these great deals so you won’t miss a thing on your next trip to Orlando.

Shopping until you drop just got easier at Orlando Premium Outlets! Simon, a global leader in retail real estate, has partnered with Bags Inc. to develop a concierge program at Orlando International Premium Outlets and Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets. Simon Concierge will create a welcoming atmosphere for visitors and offers services to enhance the overall shopping experience.Concierge mobile kiosks will be strategically placed throughout the centers on Thursday – Monday from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., and permanent locations will be available during center hours at Valet locations.

Lakeridge Winery Will Host 21st Annual Harvest Grape Stomp
Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards will host their 21st Annual Harvest Grape Stomp on August 15th & 16th. This two-day outdoor event will feature live music, grape stomping, and award-winning Lakeridge Wines. The event will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A $2 donation will be accepted at the gate to benefit the Boys & Girls Club and parking is free for all guests. The always popular grape stomping competitions will be held throughout the weekend, and guests are invited to give it a try!

Join Orlando International Premium Outlets and Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets for Tax Free Sidewalk Sales! This year, the state of Florida has extended their tax free, back to school holiday to 10 days, from August 7 – 16.
In celebration of the extended Tax Day sales, visitors to both centers on Friday, August 7 – Sunday, August 9 and Friday, August 14 – Sunday, August 16 will enjoy extra discounts on top of everyday Orlando Premium Outlet savings of 25-65 percent off retail prices. Additionally, select retailers will have specialty sale items placed on the sidewalk for Tax Free weekends only. Two great locations,Orlando International Premium Outlets, 4951 International Drive and Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets, 8200 Vineland Ave.

Central Florida’s most celebrated chefs will gather on August 8, 2015 at the Orlando World Center Marriott to cook up support for the 26th installment of Orlando’s Taste of the Nation® for No Kid Hungry.Forty-four of the area’s most accomplished chefs will showcase tasting portions of signature dishes, accompanied by fine wines, craft beers and specialty cocktails, to ensure that no child grows up hungry in our city and across America. Read more here.

Save Up to 25% on Rooms at Select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels. With seasonal events – Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival to Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort – it’s a great time of year to visit! And, when you can stay at a Disney Resort hotel, you will be right in the middle of the magic. Plus, enjoy an array of special benefits to make your vacation magical. You can save up to 25% on rooms at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels for stays most nights Oct. 11-15, Oct 18-22, Nov. 1-7, Nov. 22-24 and Nov. 28-Dec. 23, 2015.* Other great savings also available for stays most nights Oct. 4-Nov. 24 and Nov. 28- Dec. 23, 2015. Read more here

Fun and Wine Weekend at the end of this month, Grande Lakes Orlando will be hosting an epicurean adventure across its on site restaurants at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando and JW Marriott Orlando. Both hotels are located right next to each other with a full house of gourmet restaurants.The tour will make seven stops during the guided tour to various restaurants. You will enjoy a specialty beverage paired with a signature food item at each location. Pub Crawl is on Friday, July 31, 6:30 – 10 p.m. The hotels are located here 4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32837 and their telephone number is (407) 206-2400 .

Crayola Experience, Orlando’s newest and most colorful family destination, opened to a cheering crowd of officials and hundreds of guests at The Florida Mall. The Florida Mall location is the second Crayola Experience in the country, and the first outside of Easton, PA. Click here for more details about Florida Mall and their address.La Nouba™ by Cirque du Soleil®, located at Downtown Disney® West Side at the Walt Disney World® Resort, takes you into the world of extraordinary where daring acrobatics and sheer imagination amaze. Get a unique look at this spectacular show in this video!

World’s Top Amusement Parks Named in 2015 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards
Orlando Florida in the top 3
Universal’s Islands of Adventures #1 in the World
Discovery Cove #2 in the World
Magic Kingdom #3 in the World
Disney’s Hollywood Studios #5 in the World
Universal Studios Florida #6 in the World

Ice Palace Boutique Opens July 26 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios During “Frozen” Summer Fun
Just in time for Coronation Day, young Guests can revel in a flurry of “Frozen” Summer Fun as they undergo a magical transformation at the Ice Palace Boutique at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® at Walt Disney World® Resort.For a limited time, July 26-Sept. 7, 2015, Guests ages 3 to 12 can become their favorite character from the movie “Frozen” at this wintery salon.

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood on Sandlake Restaurant Row
The event of the season is about to begin. The sparkling sounds of summer will leave you irresistible at Eddie V’s Prime Seafood. It is going to be an event too sweet to miss.Be prepared to be dazzled at the V Lounge celebration of sparkling spirits, chef’s teasers, and weekly tributes to Jazz, Blues, and R&B greats. Starting July 21 to August 29 . Located at 7488 West Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32819 and their telephone number is 407-355-3011

Gaylord Palms Resort (Kissimmee, Florida)
The weather outside may be frightfully hot, but Christmas preparations are now in full swing at Gaylord Palms Hotel in Orlando Florida . Millions of pounds in ice blocks is on the way to create the popular frozen attraction. Get ready for Marvel at dozens of lavish holiday displays that include more than 2 million twinkling lights and acres of larger-than-life decorations. Enjoy heartwarming visits with Santa, a NEW lives stage show, ICE! featuring the classic poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas as well as Alpine Rush Snow Tubing, Brunch with Mrs. Claus, Gingerbread Decorating Corner, The Elf on the Shelf® Scavenger Hunt and other exclusive holiday events and attractions to get you in the spirit of the season! Get your Gaylord Palms Resort area hotel discounts here